First Class Introit: Isaias xiv: 8 Drop down dew, ye heavens, from above, and let the clouds rain the just one: let the earth be opened and bud forth a Savior. [Ps.viii] The heavens show forth the glory of God, and the firmament declares the work of His hands. Glory be.... Drop down.... The Gloria in excelsis is omitted in Masses of the Advent season. Collect: Stir up Thy power and come, we pray Thee, O Lord, and with great might succor us; that our deliverance, which our sins impede, may be hastened by the help of Thy grace and the forgiveness of Thy mercy. Epistle: 1 Corinthians iv: 1-5
A reading from the epistle of blessed Paul the
Apostle to the Corinthians: Gradual: Psalm cxliv: 18 & 21 The
Lord is nigh unto all them that call upon Him: to all that
call upon Him in truth. My mouth shall speak the praise of the Lord:
and let all flesh bless His holy name.
Gospel: Luke iii: 1-6 +
The continuation of the Holy Gospel according to Luke.
Credo. Offertory: Luke i: 28 Hail Mary, full of grace: the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb. Secret: Look down favorably upon these sacrifices, O Lord, we beseech Thee: that they may be profitable to our devotion and salvation. Preface of the Trinity on Sundays Communion: Isaias vii: 14 Behold a Virgin shall conceive and bear a son; and his name shall be called Emmanuel. Postcommunion: Having received Thy gifts, we beseech Thee, O Lord, that with the frequentation of the mystery, the work of our salvation may increase. Postcommunion Prayers of the Season "Benedicamus Domino" replaces "Ite, Missa est" in all Masses (except Requiem Masses) in which the "Gloria in excelsis" is omitted.
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